Petals and Plot Twists (Only Magic in the Building)

by Jenny Proctor

Dropping in on my mom is not my usual style. It’s not that we have a bad relationship. I just tend to need a little bit of preparation before we hang out…and then also a little time to recover after. I love my mom. But I don’t always understand her, and that leaves me feeling unsettled, unmoored somehow whenever we’ve been together. It’s gotten easier as I’ve gotten older, but mostly because I’ve gotten better at protecting myself. I retreat when I need to retreat. And I lean on Peter when I need someone to ground me again.